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Lexden Road Closed

Lexden Road Closed
Recommended Alternative Route

Lexden Road Closed

Apologies for late notice on this but we have been advised that due to a sewer collapse requiring urgent works, Lexden Road will be closed to traffic for most of the distance between Sackville Way and Orpen Close.  The closure took effect from 25th August and could last for up to 21 days (15th September).

Emergency & Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times, any enquiries to Anglian Water’s contractor on 01449 678932.

The recommended alternative route, being more appropriate for through traffic rather than local journeys, is via Colchester Road and Chapel Road.

Update

Following an enquiry about buses, we have contacted First (66 & 67) who assure us that all bus stops remain open but that there is a diversionary route through Mumford & Donard Roads – it is expected that other operators will do similar, please advise if you find different.

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Road Closures April – May

Road Closures April – May

Road Closures Map April-May 2015
Map showing locations of closures

The following information about a number of road closures / traffic controls has been received from Heathlands Primary although will impact others as well – on verifying details on the Essex Highways website at 6pm on Friday 17th April (click link to check current status), each is considered to be of high impact with delays likely – it is usual for such works to maintain access for residents at all times although (Ed.  speaking from personal experience), the route might sometimes be circuitous and bumpy.

  • New Church Road scheduled to start on 20th April – 1st May.  It is unlikely to be possible to park on New Church Road for dropping off and collecting children near the school.
  • B1508 opposite Garthwood Close from 22nd – 24th April for carriageway patching.
  • Lexden Road in the Scout Hut area from 20th – 24th April.
  • Cooks Hall Road  and Chapel Road from 24th April – 2nd May.
  • School Lane from 1st – 13th May.
  • Newbridge Hill from 5th – 11th May.
  • Chapel Lane and Whitehouse Lane from 5th – 15th May.
  • Hall Road from 5th – 29th May.
  • Chitts Hill from 11th – 18th May.
Road Closures April-May 2015
Red indicates High Impact – delays likely and Amber, Medium Impact – delays possible

 

The car park at the Orpen Hall should still be accessible although it is likely to be busy.

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Chitts Hill Closure this weekend

Chitts Hill Closure Feb 2015Chitts Hill Closure

We have received notice of this Chitts Hill closure due to commence on Saturday 28th February and lasting for 2 days, so basically the entire weekend.  The closure is in order to undertake Carriageway & verge repairs from between the junction with Argents Lane/Newbridge Hill and where it meets Halstead Road (see picture right – click to visit the website).

Emergency & pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.  We have asked whether residential access to properties in the area closed will be available and are awaiting a response – please check back here later where we will include the response we receive.

The diversion in place will be via Argents Lane, Spring Lane, A1124 and Halstead Road and vice versa (see http://roadworks.org/?tm21101).

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Road Closures February 2015

Essex County CouncilRoad Closures February 2015

Essex Highways Department have announced a large list of road closures affecting large parts of the Colchester & Braintree areas from 9th February.  The Temporary Closure Notice states that:

The closures are scheduled to commence within 18 months from 09 February 2015 or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting, and are required for the safety of the public and workforce while highway maintenance works are undertaken. Exact dates of the road closures will be notified via advanced warning signage on sites. Letters to residents and other affected or interested parties advising of the works/dates and other relevant information will also be sent out at least 2 weeks in advance.

Those closures where the diversion route crosses over into another County or use the A12 and A120 are subject to the approval of the relevant County Council or the Highways Agency.

Access for emergency service vehicles and pedestrians will be maintained at all times during the closure.

The Order will come into effect on 09 February 2015 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

The following appear to be those ‘closest to home’ but the best advice seems to be to look out for the yellow advance warning signs!

Roads Detail of Closure Diversion
Chitts Hill, West Bergholt Between its junctions with Halstead Road and Argents Lane Halstead Road, A1124 Halstead Road, Spring Lane, Argents Lane and vice versa.
A1124 Halstead Road, Eight Ash Green Between its junctions with Spring Lane and the A12/Essex Yeomanry Way roundabout A12, A120 Coggeshall Road,  A120 Colchester Road, B1024 Colne Road, B1024 Colchester Road, a1124 Colchester Road, A1124 Wakes Street, A1124 Fordstreet and vice versa.
New Church Road, West Bergholt Between its junctions with Lexden Road and Chapel Road Lexden Road, B1508 Colchester Road, Chapel Road and vice versa.
School Lane, West Bergholt Between its junctions with B1508 Colchester Road and New Church Road New Church Road, Chapel Road,B1508 Colchester Road and vice versa.
Newbridge Hill, West Bergholt Between its junctions with Argents Lane and Lexden Road Argents Lane, Spring Lane, A1124 Halstead Road, A12, a113 Cymbeline Way, Colne Bank Avenue, West Way, B1508 Bergholt Road, B1508 Braiswick, B1508 Colchester Road, Chapel  Road and vice versa.
Whitehouse Lane, West Bergholt Between its junctions with Newbridge Hill and Bourne Road Newbridge Hill, Bourne Road and vice versa.
Fordham Road/Bergholt Road, Fordham & West Bergholt Between its junctions with Fossetts Lane and B1508 Colchester Road Rams Farm Road, Plummers road, Fordham Road, Packards Lane, B1508 Colchester Road and vice versa.
Cook’s Hall Road, West Bergholt From its junction with Lexden Road to the end of the cul-de-sac No diversion
Chapel Road, West Bergholt Between its junctions with B1508 Colchester Road and Lexden Road B1508 Colchester Road, Lexden Road and vice versa.
Lexden Road, West Bergholt Between its junctions with B1508 Colchester Road and Chapel Road Chapel Road, B1508 Colchester Road and vice versa.
Queen’s Road, West Bergholt Between its junctions with Chapel Road and Bourne Road Chapel Road, Newbridge Hill, Bourne Road and vice versa.
Chapel Lane, West Bergholt Between its junctions with Chapel Road and Bourne Road Chapel Road, Queens Road, Bourne Road and vice versa.
Hall Road, West Bergholt From its junction with B1508 Colchester Road to the end of the cul-de-sac No diversion

You can view the fill list by downloading the formal notice:

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Ipswich Road/East Street Closure 17-21 June 2013

Essex County Council have notified us of a future road closure in Ipswich Road from the East Street junction in Colchester.  This will start at 08:00 on 17 June 2013 and last for 5 days.  The closure is required in order to “repair consequential damage”.

The road will be closed from its junction with East Street, in a generally north-easterly direction for a distance of approximately 50 metres.  The alternative route will be via Ipswich Road, A133, East Street and vice versa.

Access to properties for residents and emergency vehicles will be maintained during the closure but may be subject to delay whilst the works area is made safe.

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Chitts Hill – Emergency Closure

Essex Council have announced the emergency closure of Chitts Hill for approximately 100m either side of the level crossing in order to repair faulty high voltage cables. Works are expected to last up to 4 days and so the road may not be reopened until Tuesday/Wednesday 23rd/24th November. The picture shows the location of closure and alternative route via Eight Ash Green (click for larger picture).

Advance notice closures are normally announced on the village website at http://www.westbergholt.net/road_closures.htm

This material has been developed for the West Bergholt Village Website at http://www.westbergholt.net
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Update on New A12 Junction for North Colchester


Work has been proceeding apace and the 2nd-3rd October road closure is going ahead as scheduled in order to connect the link roads to the A12 (see website for detail). The new junction will serve an area of redevelopment land to the south of the A12, in the vicinity of the Weston Homes Community Stadium, and will enable the development of
residential areas and other mixed uses. It will form a direct link between the A12 and
the new Northern Approaches Road (Phase 3), and also serve the relocated BP Services and the proposed Park & Ride. The full news update can be downloaded from our website here.

This material has been developed for the West Bergholt Village Website at http://www.westbergholt.net
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Update on New A12 Junction for North Colchester


An update on this project, which will necessitate some overnight closures of the A12 Colchester Bypass in July, is now available on our website here.
The new junction will serve an area of redevelopment land to the south of the A12 in the vicinity of Weston Homes Community Stadium, enabling the development of residential areas and other mixed uses.
It will form a direct link between the A12 and the new Northern Approaches Road, and serve the relocated BP Services and the proposed Park and Ride.

This material has been developed for the West Bergholt Village Website at http://www.westbergholt.net
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UPDATED – Emergency Closure of Chitts Hill


Due to a damaged electric cable at the level crossing, Chitts Hill will be closed for 25m each side of the crossing from today (9th October).

The closure will remain in force for 3 – 4 days.

Keep up to date with Road Closures on the village website here.

UPDATE: Closure is now expected to be finished by Wednesday morning.

This material has been developed for the West Bergholt Village Website at http://www.westbergholt.net
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Argents Lane Closed 22nd June for 5 days


Essex County Council have just advised us that Argents Lane is to be closed for 5 days starting from today in order to facilitate roadworks. This conincides with the pre-announced closure of Chapel Lane. Please check here for more details.

This material has been developed for the West Bergholt Village Website at http://www.westbergholt.net
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